Dan Prosser talks to Blake Hinsey from the Brrrake YouTube channel. A former F1 performance engineer turned podcaster and YouTuber, Blake worked alongside Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez during a 10-year career in F1. He explains what a performance engineer does, why Verstappen is so quick and what made him leave F1 behind to create content instead. Brrrake on Instagram – instagram.com/@brrrake Brrrake on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@brrrake The best writers, the finest stories and no...

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel shine a spotlight on the men and women from the worlds of cars and motor racing who deserve more credit than they got. From the inventors of crumple zones and the double diffuser to man who saved Bentley, these are motoring's great unsung heroes. The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel weigh up one of the car industry's greatest enigmas. Ferrari founder Enzo Ferrari loved motor racing, but he was more than happy to pit one driver up against another, sometimes with disastrous consequences. He considered himself an engineer but forcibly resisted technological progress. He was considered to be cold and aloof, but was prone to great displays of emotion. So what was the man really like? The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The...

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the merits of a great winter car before choosing their best candidates at various budgets...as well as a few very dubious ones. The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the best (and the very worst) cars that were never offered for sale in the UK. From manual versions of our favourite sports saloons to US muscle cars with enormous power to tiny Kei cars built for Japanese cities, these are the cars we in Britain have missed out on...for better or worse. The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the weekend's Sunday Scramble at Bicester Heritage, where The Intercooler displayed a handful of very special cars. They also talk about Max Verstappen's third Formula 1 championship, the high-performance BMWs they're living with and what the £1.6m Bentley Batur is like to drive. The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel consider which F1 champions least deserved their titles. They also look at the countries that have produced the highest number of champions per head, as well as the least. Why, for instance, has the USA produced just two F1 champions and Japan not even one? Get your exclusive NordVPN deal here nordvpn.com/intercooler. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful...

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel look over the life and work of Ferdinand Piëch. Born in the famous Porsche dynasty, Piëch was a visionary engineer who created the double Le Mans-winning Porsche 917, the revolutionary Audi Quattro and the mighty Bugatti Veyron. He transformed the fortunes of Audi and made Volkswagen the world's biggest car maker. But was there a dark side to his character? Get your exclusive NordVPN deal here nordvpn.com/intercooler. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day...

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the best of the water-cooled Porsche 911s, from the 996 to today's 992 – plus what the future might hold for the 911. They also talk about the thrilling Singapore Grand Prix, and what Mercedes could have done differently to win it. The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined by Henry Catchpole as they answers questions from the live podcast audience. Topics include dream wedding cars, the restomods we'd like to see and what it's really like to work with Colin Goodwin. With thanks to Footman James (footmanjames.co.uk). The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss high-performance estate cars and what makes a great one. They also talk about Max Verstappen's record-breaking run in Formula 1 and the highlights from the Munich motor show. The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined by Ti contributor Henry Catchpole for The Intercooler's very first live podcast recording. In front of an audience of 120 car enthusiasts at a wonderful venue, Henry's Car Barn near Gaydon, Dan, Andrew and Henry discuss the future of fun with cars. With thanks to Footman James (footmanjames.co.uk) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined this week by Ti contributor Mel Nichols. During his long career as a leading car journalist, Mel has met many of the most famous names from the automotive industry, including Enzo Ferrari, Ferruccio Lamborghini and Soichiro Honda. In this episode, Mel remembers what it was like to spend time with them. The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com.  Hosted on Acast. See...

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the cars that saved the companies that produced them, from the Ferrari F355 and 456 to the original Ford Mondeo, plus the Bentley Continental GT and Porsche Boxster. Without these game-changing cars, would their makers have even survived? The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel are joined for this episode by Iain Suffield, a sound engineer at Jaguar Land Rover. He explains why an invigorating soundtrack is such a core part of the sports car driving experience, and what can be done to make electric cars sound exciting too. Dan and Andrew also look at the state of the luxury car market in the UK, using insights from car finance company JBR Capital. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or www.jbrcapital.com).  The best writers, the...

Dan Prosser talks with Steve Nichols, one of the great Formula 1 designers. He won multiple F1 World Championships with McLaren in the 1980s and 1990s, and witnessed first-hand how Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost battled for the 1988 title in the mighty McLaren MP4/4. Nichols also talks about working with Niki Lauda, as well as his new road-going supercar, the Nichols N1A. The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit...

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel talk about the Festival of Speed, from the first running of it 30 years ago to the most recent last weekend. Andrew was fortunate enough to drive several very special Porsche racing cars up the hill while Dan rode in the latest Range Rover Sport SV. But how has the event changed over the years? The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel review the crucial new Aston Martin DB12, and ask if the company finally has the backing it needs to really establish itself as a credible Ferrari rival. And how might the fortunes of the Formula 1 team that carries its name change as the 2023 season progresses? The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss Bentley's racing heritage at Le Mans and elsewhere. Andrew has been racing a vintage Bentley at the Le Mans Classic, giving him just a little bit of insight into what it was like to be one of the famous Bentley Boys in the 1920s. Were they just rich playboys, or was there more to them than that? With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or www.jbrcapital.com).  The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website....

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel profile Coin Chapman, founder of Lotus and one of motor racing's great innovators. Chapman was not only a brilliant engineer but a superb driver in his own right. His Formula 1 team won numerous World Championships and many races, but his cars would often break before the flag and sometimes even hurt their drivers. Did he stretch his obsession with lightweight construction too far? And why did he allow himself to be caught up in the DeLorean scandal? The best...

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel debate Balance of Performance – is this one controversial regulation ruining motor racing? They also discuss affordable sports cars, two new EV performance cars and Adrian Newey's 200th Formula 1 Grand Prix victory as a designer. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or www.jbrcapital.com).  The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel reveal the cars that have frightened them the most, from the intimidating Jaguar XJR-15 racing car to a BMW M4 on a cold, wet North York Moors road. Is there one particular trait that ties all scary cars together? The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss their favourite ever internal combustion engines, from the glorious BMW V12 in the McLaren F1 to joyous four-cylinder VTEC units built by Honda. There are V6s, V8s, V10s and V12s in here from right across the ages, and plenty more besides. The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss sports cars and why they would normally choose to drive one over a supercar. They may be less powerful, less exotic and less valuable, but they are so often more enjoyable to drive on the road. Dan and Andrew also have news of a pair of new British sports cars in the Caterham EV Seven and Aston Martin DB12. With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or www.jbrcapital.com).  The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful...

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel on what it takes to win an endurance race. Speed on its own is not enough – you also need a reliable car, a team that runs like clockwork and perhaps a dose of good fortune too. But just how badly wrong can the pursuit of a win at Le Mans or the Nürburgring 24 Hours go? With thanks to JBR Capital (@jbrcapital or www.jbrcapital.com).  The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler’s beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com.  ...